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Missouri Withdraws from Texas v. Kennedy

Posted on July 16, 2026

ACB is very pleased to announce that Missouri has dropped out of the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit which aims to weaken disability rights by attacking Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the Supreme Court's ruling in Olmstead v. LC. Now that Missouri has withdrawn, only five states remain part of this lawsuit fighting against the rights of people with disabilities to live and receive care in their communities.

Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act Passed the Senate

Posted on July 15, 2026

Exciting news! The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 was passed by unanimous consent in the Senate. The bipartisan bill now goes to the House of Representatives. The Older Americans Act was first passed in 1965 to provide necessary services for Americans age 60 and older. These services include programs to prevent elder abuse, aging and disability resource centers, and funding for home-delivery of meals.

All Election Assistance Commissioners Fired or Resigned

Posted on July 10, 2026

Yesterday, President Trump removed two Democratic commissioners from the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). At the same time, one of the Republican commissioners resigned from the EAC. The fourth member of the commission, a Republican, had already resigned earlier this year. The result of these changes means that there are currently no commissioners on the Election Assistance Commission. The EAC was established by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) in 2002.

The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact

Posted on July 7, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Scott Thornhill

Executive Director

202-467-5081 sthornhill@acb.org

The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact

Alexandria, Va., July 7, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of advancing independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision.

ACB Comments Cited In Draft FCC Report

Posted on July 6, 2026

As part of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which was passed in 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to send a report to Congress every two years regarding the accessibility and usability of telecommunications and advanced communication services and equipment. Part of the FCC's process in compiling these biennial reports is that they will accept public comments regarding the implementation of the CVAA.
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